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Medication Safety Checklist

Keep medications organized, current, and safe.

  • Maintain an updated list of all prescriptions and OTC products
  • Include dose, frequency, and reason for each medication
  • Use one primary pharmacy when possible
  • Store medications securely away from children and pets
  • Set reminders for doses
  • Never share prescription medications
  • Ask about interactions before starting something new
  • Call the pharmacy if a pill looks different than usual
  • Bring your list to every appointment
  • Update the list after hospital or specialist visits
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